1) Ring of Fire is an American neoclassical/… Read Full Bio ↴Two bands by this name:
1) Ring of Fire is an American neoclassical/progressive/power metal band from Chula Vista, California formed in 2000. Fronted by former Yngwie J. Malmsteen collaborator Mark Boals.
2) Ring of Fire is a NYC punk band circa 83-87
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1) A neo-classical / progressive / power / melodic metal band originally featuring former Rising Force vocalist Mark Boals; guitar virtuoso Tony MacAlpine, bass player Philip Bynoe and Virgil Donati on drums (Tony, Philip and Virgil have also played in Steve Vai band. Keyboards virtuoso Vitalij Kuprij also played in this band, but was replaced by Steve Weingart in 2003.
Ring of Fire released three studio albums between 2001 and 2004, as well as a live album, Burning Live In Tokyo 2002. After disbanding, Boals, MacAlpine, and Donati later formed Seven the Hardway. Boals, MacAlpine, and keyboardist Vitalij Kuprij returned in 2014 with their fourth studio album Battle of Leningrad.
Ring of Fire released their fifth studio album, Gravity, on November 11, 2022. Founding member/vocalist Mark Boals and long-time keyboardist Vitalij Kuprij are joined by guitarist Aldo Lonobile, bassist Stefano Scola, and drummer Alfonso Mocerino to round out the latest lineup.
CURRENT LINE-UP:
Mark Boals - Vocals
Vitalij Kuprij - Keyboards, Piano
Aldo Lonobile - Guitars
Stefano Scola - Bass
Alfonso Mocerino – Drums
Make Believe
Ring of Fire Lyrics
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(2002 Boalsongs BMI / Vitalij Kuprij Music)
Yesterday
Seems like a long time ago
I found out
What I still don't know
Just for today
Let's just make believe that we're in love again
Any fool could see we're more than only friends
Let's just make believe we're sorry and pretend
Instead of going our separate ways
Let's make believe
I won't mind
If the sun doesn't shine
A day without you is just a waste of time
We've come too far to throw it all away
Just for today
Let's just make believe that we're in love again
Any fool could see we're more than only friends
Let's just make believe we're sorry and pretend
Instead of going our separate ways
Let's make believe
Oooh...
Let's stay together once again
Until forever
Just take my hand
You'll understand
All that I am
I want you back with me
Why can't you see
How it could be
Let's just make believe that we're in love again
Any fool could see we're more than only friends
Let's just make believe we're sorry and pretend
Instead of going our separate ways
Let's make believe
(That we're in love again)
Let's make believe
(Let's just make believe we're sorry and pretend
Instead of going our separate...)
The song "Make Believe" by Ring of Fire is about a relationship that has hit a roadblock but the two people involved are not ready to give up on each other just yet. The singer reminisces about the early days of their relationship, which seem like a long time ago, and wonders if they can go back to that time when they were in love with each other. The person is asking their partner not to make any hasty decisions and to ignore the problems for a day and pretend that they are still in love, instead of going their separate ways.
The lyrics express a sense of desperation and hopelessness, but at the same time, they offer a glimmer of hope that things could get better. The singer is willing to make sacrifices (even if the sun doesn't shine) to make the relationship work. The song has a nostalgic feel to it, and it is clear that both people involved have a deep history together. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer asking their partner to take their hand and understand that they want them back.
Overall, "Make Believe" is a song that captures the complexity of relationships, where sometimes one needs to pretend and make believe in order to keep the love alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday
Referring to a time in the past
Seems like a long time ago
Feels like that time has passed by quickly
I found out
Learned something new
What I still don't know
Doesn't fully understand the situation even after learning something new
Please don't say things will never be the same
Asking not to give up hope for the future
Just for today
Asking to focus on the present moment
Let's just make believe that we're in love again
Suggesting to pretend to be in love to save the relationship
Any fool could see we're more than only friends
Implying that their relationship has a deeper meaning
Let's just make believe we're sorry and pretend
Suggesting to pretend to apologize and not break up
Instead of going our separate ways
Suggesting to not give up and break up
I won't mind
Assuring not to get upset
If the sun doesn't shine
Even if things are not going well
A day without you is just a waste of time
Expressing how important the person is in their life
We've come too far to throw it all away
Highlighting the importance of their relationship
Oooh...
Instrumental
Let's stay together once again
Asking to not separate
Until forever
Asking to stay together forever
Just take my hand
Asking the person to trust them
You'll understand
Assuring that they will explain everything
All that I am
They want the person to know them fully
I want you back with me
Expressing their desire to reconcile
Why can't you see
Questioning why the person does not realize this too
How it could be
Asking the person to see how their relationship could be saved
Contributed by Henry J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@leonardogreco7064
Tony Macalpine: o Guitarrista mais injustiçado e irreconhecível pelo público na história. O cara é simplesmente um monstro
@AchillesAgonyEcstasy
Simply epic... I love this band
@TITOCOLACO
Great voice!
Mark Boals is amazing singer!
Tankx!